“In most cases I start off with a sketch. But I'm also thinking about real images: out of National Geographic, out of fashion magazines, out of The Economist, out of Time. I'm making a sketch, but I'm using the existing images that have been put out in the world.” ThinkingWorldHas BeensRealCasesFashionMagazinesEconomistNational GeographicFashion Magazines Author:Wangechi Mutu
“Everything is deeply affected by the dominant culture. Consumerism is huge in the US. This is by far the wealthiest [nation], but also the biggest consumer in the world. Which means that a lot of things get used, a lot of things get wasted, and a lot of things get churned out in ways that are wasteful.” WorldWayMeanUsedCultureNationsHugeConsumersAffectedConsumerismDominantDominant Culture Author:Wangechi Mutu